PALADIUM TRANSPORTATION INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 250 days Aug 13, 2025 → Apr 20, 2026
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PALADIUM TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 3589868) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): GHEORGHE PALADI (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 250 days — Aug 13, 2025 → Apr 20, 2026 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3589868/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 1.3% vs peer median 0.8% (worse). Vehicle OOS 24.2% vs peer median 17.6% (worse). n=14381 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability policies
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceMS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 20, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1215557ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 61 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 61 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 399 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 292 | 292 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.37% | 8.56% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PALADIUM TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in PLAINFIELD, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3589868. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 70 power units and 76 drivers, with 399 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 24.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PALADIUM TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 70 power units and 76 drivers, based in Plainfield, IL. Across 310 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.7% out-of-service rate, with 8 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
310 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 356% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (40) and CA (25), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (43.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 21 times.
The fleet comprises 70 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 76 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 14,381 ACTIVE carriers operating 35–105 power units (±50% of this carrier's 70 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 13, 2025 to Apr 20, 2026 (250 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 40 | 2 | 5.0% | May 5, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | Mar 8, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | May 7, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 16 | 1 | 6.3% | Jan 11, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 13 | 3 | 23.1% | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 12, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 18, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 21, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 3, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 253 | |
| Utility | 124 | |
| Wabash National | 87 | |
| Kenworth | 66 | |
| Reitnouer | 16 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 8 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 18 | — | 0.24 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 34 | — | 3.33 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | — | 3.22 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (399 rows) View all 399 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88404668 | Jul 14, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88407965 | Jul 13, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2LV | No |
| 88385287 | Jul 11, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88374748 | Jul 10, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Yes |
| 88330549 | Jul 6, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88280068 | Jun 29, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88268723 | Jun 27, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88199216 | Jun 20, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 88146168 | Jun 15, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88136287 | Jun 11, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.9A2-C, 396.17C-PI, 393.104B-C | Yes |
| 88039701 | Jun 4, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 88049593 | Jun 3, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88006993 | May 30, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87997916 | May 27, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87784587 | May 7, 2026 | MT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87760526 | May 5, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87722078 | Apr 29, 2026 | NV | 3 | NV |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87688967 | Apr 25, 2026 | NC | 3 | HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, N |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87654346 | Apr 21, 2026 | ND | 3 | JAMESTOWN ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87616583 | Apr 18, 2026 | OH | 2 | CHILLICOTHE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87604547 | Apr 14, 2026 | WI | 1 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87557959 | Apr 12, 2026 | AR | 3 | PROCTOR AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLTL | No |
| 87603890 | Apr 11, 2026 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87507985 | Apr 6, 2026 | NC | 2 | HERTFORD WEIGH STATION, HWY 17 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87507028 | Apr 6, 2026 | MO | 3 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108414731 | Feb 26, 2026 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904904358 | Feb 5, 2026 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000116804 | Dec 16, 2025 | MO | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX004013390 | Oct 31, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA1262500008 | Jan 10, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2024430268 | Aug 16, 2024 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2024548078 | Aug 13, 2024 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2024543604 | Jul 19, 2024 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000103409 | Jul 12, 2023 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| May 1, 2023 | MC1215557-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 9, 2022 | MC1215557-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Apr 27, 2021 | MC1215557-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA8164264 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 20, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA8164264 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Apr 20, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 250 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 13, 2025 to Apr 20, 2026 | ||||||
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000174 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 16, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000174 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000174 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 7, 2024 | Apr 20, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000174 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2024 | Jul 7, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000174 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 23, 2023 | Apr 20, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000174 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2023 | Jul 23, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000174 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | REPLACED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2022-3870 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | REPLACED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2022-3870 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2022 | Apr 20, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL000364-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2021 | Apr 20, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 20, 2026
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Apr 20, 2026insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Aug 13, 2025insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Aug 13, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 250 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 20, 2026)
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Aug 7, 2025
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Jul 16, 2025insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Apr 20, 2025insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Apr 18, 2025
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Jul 7, 2024insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Apr 20, 2024insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Apr 17, 2024
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Jul 23, 2023insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Jun 27, 2023
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May 1, 2023
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Apr 26, 2023
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Apr 26, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 20, 2023insuranceCANCEL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Apr 20, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Apr 26, 2022
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Apr 26, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 20, 2022insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 20, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Jul 26, 2021oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 11 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 10 | 0 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 8 | 0 |
| LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | 8 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 5 | 0 |
| WORTHINGTON MN | MN | 5 | 1 |
| HAUGAN MT | MT | 5 | 1 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 5 | 1 |
| TILFORD SD | SD | 5 | 1 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 50 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 383.21 | Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC1215557
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MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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399 inspections
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9 reportable crashes
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How to verify PALADIUM TRANSPORTATION INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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